The first woman to ever serve as Rockford Fire Department chief is awarded the key to the city as she readies to make history ...

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is kicking off its annual “Free Summer Meals for Kids” program. It comes in partnership with ...

Despite political maneuvering in each state, the borders of Illinois and Indiana are unlikely to change.

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is offering free daily summer meals to children and teens throughout the Rockford region.

The Democrat, who resides in Matteson in Cook County, traveled a bit farther south Thursday afternoon to speak at a town hall meeting in Eastern Illinois University's Phipps Auditorium.

Lee was recruited to play college football for schools such as Northern Illinois University but opted to play hockey at Notre Dame for three seasons (2010-13) before turning pro.

Rep. Maurice West (D-67th District) announced over $10 million in state funding for the Rockford area, including $3 million for the Family Peace Center, $2 million for the Northern Illinois Land ...